Top 6 Drinking Tours

1.Maui: Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 802 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $115Our pick

Join Sea Maui at Ka’anapali Beach for a two-hour catamaran cruise during Maui’s humpback season. Naturalists explain whale behavior while the crew searches for blows, breaches, mothers, and calves. Expect bean-bag seating on open nets, snacks, unlimited drinks for adults 21 and older, and a maximum of 42 people.

“The crew was super friendly and accommodating. Great service all around. Unfortunately we didn’t get many whale sightings and when we did they were minimal and far away from our boat. We saw similar whale sightings sitting on the beach. But that’s the luck of the draw.”

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2.Kaanapali: Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · 2 hours · from $103

Cruise from Whaler’s Village with Sea Maui for two hours of humpback whale watching, guided by an English-speaking naturalist crew. Look for breaching whales and calves, listen for whale song, and enjoy beer, wine, cocktails, snacks, and sweeping Kaanapali views.

“The crew was so hospitable and knowledgeable about the whales and the Islands. It was a family friendly party boat with a great music playlist. Not crowded with a nice flow so you could hang out all around the boat. Drinks and snacks were nice to have. We saw about 12 whales including babies learning how to breach from their Momma. One was so close, maybe 100ft away from the boat. Beautiful experience!”

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3.Hermanus Land based Whale Tour with Dave de Beer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $80

Join Dave de Beer for a private 2.5-hour whale experience in Hermanus. Start at the Whale House Museum, then walk the cliff path above Walker Bay, learning how to spot southern right whales, read their behavior, and choose the best viewing points without boarding a boat.

“We had a brilliant morning with Dave who is extremely knowledgeable and very personable. Highly recommended.”

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4.Cebu: Sumilon Sand Bar, Whale Sharks & Sardines Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 14 hours · from $126

Leave your Cebu hotel before dawn for Oslob’s whale sharks, Sumilon Island’s shifting sandbar, and Moalboal’s sardines and turtles. This private 14-hour outing includes transfers, guides, boat rides, and activity fees. Bring lunch money, a towel, and patience for possible whale shark queues.

“Na filipínské poměry velmi dobře zorganizované, zejména plavání se žraloky, opravdu je zde velké množství turistů a opravdu je dobré stsrtovat co nejdříve ( my jsme jeli ve 2 hod ráno). Díky tomu jsme vše stihli a užlili jsme si i ostatní aktivity. Všichni organizátoři a průvodci jsou velmi milí a dělají svoji práci výborně”

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5.Whale Watching Sail in Honolulu with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49Best value

Join Holokai Catamaran at 3 pm for a 90-minute sail from Waikiki. Watch for humpback whales from December through early March, plus dolphins and sea turtles, while enjoying the open bar. Boarding is from the beach, so bring shoes you can remove easily and be ready for sand and stairs.

“Amazing hospitality from the captain and the bartender, drinks were amazing and we got to see a bunch of whales.”

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6.Maui: Kaanapali Whale Watching Boat with Open Bar and Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $167

Set sail from Ka'anapali Beach at 12:30 PM for 2.5 hours of humpback whale watching aboard a 35-person Teralani catamaran. Enjoy gourmet pupus, an open bar, and crew commentary from experienced sailors such as Captain Matt, Gavin, or Mario.

“Tolle Tour auf großem Katamaran. Viele Wale gesichtet und das Glück gehabt, eine so große Besonderheit zu sehen, dass das Foto gleich ans maritime Institut ging.”

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